Well times up Hillary

[Chad32]

The only reason Bernie has barely lagged behind Hillary is because the establishment is working against him. Pretty sure republicans like some of his policies too, if the media would cover him properly. Even fighting against the system, he is right behind the favorite to win. That's saying something.

Republicans liking a socialist?  Have you met any Republicans?  To them Socialism is basically a synonym for Communism, which itself is a synonym for Atheist, Satanist, Child-Murderer, and Rapist.  Keep in mind that Hillary has been in the public eye since her husband was elected President.  Bernie?  Not so much.  Once the Republicans start their attack ads against him--he won't be polling as well.  Especially when they paint him as a self-identified socialist.  Not to mention looking at many of his past writings and actions.  And they'll take it there, you can be sure they will.   His entire life will be under a microscope, as will his wife and her ties to the now defunct Burlington College.  I've already seen some Republicans make that charge.  

Yeah, Bernie's had some unfair coverage.  But he's also been the benefactor of much of his past not being uncovered.  Which certainly won't be the case if he were to face off with Trump.

Many republicans want a raise in the minimum wage, and other stuff. If you call Bernie a socialist, they may balk, but if you talk about the policies he espouses, they will likely agree with it.

I'm sure they'll cry socialist if Bernie makes the nomination, but he'll just keep hammering on the issues, getting many democrats and independants, as well as some republicans. In any case, I'm willing to give him a chance. He's the one I actually like, instead of talking about which candidate I dilike less than the other.